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Lotsa great advice here - but remember, even though you're under a bit of a microscope, it can all be erased and/or done again if it doesn't meet your goals. Knowing this actually does help me, although I still get a bit of red light fever even in my modest home studio.
I think it's kind of a normal reaction though - I don't record myself that often and, well it sometimes doesn't sound the way I think it should.
Have fun, enjoy it. It's a very different environment than what most of us are used to. The first few playbacks may be humbling - we don't always get to hear how we really sound, but hopefully inspiring as well. Listen for what you're doing well, especially as a group. It's easy to dwell on the little mistakes we each make as a player - to focus on our own little flubs. But if you keep the bigger picture in mind, I think that helps. So, try and keep the bigger picture in mind if you can.
There's probably lots of stuff that only you will notice. I think it's ok to point out to the producer the parts that you think you might be able to do better (if time, budget allows - but doing overdubs for the first time is also another whole thing), but at the end of the day, that's his or her call. Be supportive to your band mates, play the best you can. Have fun.
If the group has a regular warmup ritual. make time for that. If you have a warmup regimen, make time for that. Show up at the studio early so you can get your gear set up early (if they'll allow that) so you can do your warmups, if that's what you need.
How many people? Are you going to want/ need headphones? That might take some time - not sure what to suggest other than be prepared for that. On the other hand, it's really important that everyone can hear each other - especially if you want to be in tune with each other.
Please let us know how it goes.
Cheers,
Geoff
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